African Proverbs on Music, Song and Dance

Singing, dancing and music are very important parts of African culture. You can find singing, dancing and music at weddings, funerals, and other rites of passage in African society. Here are some proverbs that reflect the importance of song, music and dance.

The best dancer comes from the sitting lounge. ~African Proverb

Birds sing not because they have answers but because they have songs. ~African Proverb

Even the fall of a dancer is a somersault. ~Senegalese Proverb

Even the best dancer on the stage must retire sometime. ~African Proverb